Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 234, Decatur, Adams County, 1 October 1909 — Page 4

THEATRE TALK NO. 2. MRS. E. D. E. H. SOUTHWORTH, THE AMERICAN NOVELIST WHO WROTE THAT FAMOUS STORY, “THE HIDDEN HAND,” was born in Washington. D. C., December 26, 1819. She graduated from Henshaw Seminary in 1837, and taught school from — — ——-j x 844 to 1849. She began writing CmilAr short stories for the Baltimore SIHII6S is What your Saturday Visitor, and in 1849 Fili* A NpaHc published her first novel, “Retl iHU nCCUo> ribution.” She became very ■ popular, her ' largely to women. In 1856 h=r world fCiivned “The Hidden Hand” appeared as a serial story in a famous story paper of that day called “THE NEW YORK LEDGER,” owned by Robert Bonner, the owner ■ #f the world known famous h.rcro, Dcxur and Maud S., the fastest fl-otters of their time. It was then publrhed in book form, and other than the Bible, has had wider circulation than any other known book, over fiiteen million various copies of the story having been placed in circulation since its first appearance, this including the French, German, Spanish and other translations. The story has been dramatized a number of times, but never in the concise and happy manner which has rewarded EUGENE MOORE’S efforts, the version which will be presented in this city in the near future.

JMMBWi 1 i 1 mi J iSHI 31 PHIF / T Am BiacK, Donald—’ “THE HIDDEN HAND” IS A PLAY WHICH APPEALS TO THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ON ACCOUNT OF ITS HEART INTEREST—in fact a combination of both pathos and comedy that makes it delightful. Like “The Old Homestead,” “Human Hearts,’ “Arizona” and “Alabama” a play must be intense to hold the interest of the auditors and at the same time have sufficient pathos to touch the strings of the human heart. “THE HIDDEN HAND” is a plain, sweet, comedy story of the sun-kissed hills and valleys of old Virginia where the latch string is always hanging outside the door, and every man and woman honest until proven otherwise. Hundreds if the best people in this great and glorious land a tj v> a t have visited “ THE HIDDEN /I. IX.IL/TLJLf HAND” during the past two *T'T> IT A *TR years. There must be a reason * *V.X-X for this—if they did not like it ■ they certainly would not spend time and money. The performance is as clean as a hound’s tooth, made up of wholesome incidents and comedy. These are a few of the factors of its success. “REMEMBER WE EITHER PLEA SE YOU OR WE GIVE YOU YOUR MONEY EAOK.” USUAL PRICES WILL PREVAIL. Opera House, Wednesday Oct. 6.

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence, 1 mile south of Magley and 7 miles west of Decatur, on Thursday, Oct. 7. 1909, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., the following personal property, to-wit: Six Head of Horses. One 3 year old brood mare, in foal, weighs 1,500 poundsone brown mare 8 year old, in foal; two 2 year old colts, two spring colts. Seven head of cattle —Two milch cows giving milk, one cow will be fresh in April, one heifer weighs about SOO pounds, three spring calves. Ten head of ewes, six head of lambs. 25 head of shoats, average 50 pounds; 1 Poland China male hog. Fifteen head of chickens. 25 tons pure timothy hay, 15 acres of corn in the field, 1 grain drill, 2 cultivators. 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 Cassidy riding plow, 1 hay loader, 1 McCormick binder, good as new; 1 hay rake, 1 cook stove and many other articles. Terms of Sale —All sums under $5.00 cash; all sums of $5.00 and over a credit of nine months will be given. Purchaser given note with approved security. No property removed unless

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settled for. 4 per cent, off for cash on sums of $5.00 and over. Lunch will be served on the ground. FRANK E. YAGER. Noah Frauhiger, Auct. 232-6 t NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given to property owners whose lots and parcels of land abut on the north side of Monroe street, between Third and Fourth streets in the city of Decatur, Indiana, that the common council of the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the 23rd day of September, 1909, duly passed and adopted a resolution to improve the sidewalks in front of the property of the above mentioned, with cement sidewalks, and that on the 12th day of October, 1909, at. 7:00 p. m., the council will at their council chamber, hear all persons whose property is affected by the proposed improvement, and will deicide whether the benefits that will accrue to the property to be assessed abutting on the proposed improvement, and to the city, will equal to or exceed the estimated cost of the improvement. Witness my hand and the seal of said city, this 23rd day of September, 1909. OSWALD B. WEMHOFF, 227-3wks City Clerk.

Farmers Attention!! J. N. Burkhead, Monroe, Ind., is the Leading Auctioneer of live stock or farm sales. I have had eight years of experience. Write for dates in time. Telephone at my expense.

J. N. Burkhead. SMOKE THE | lll« I CIGAR I B It’s no joke but it will I 1 make you smile ■ fl-W—f Wanted! ,AH persons suffering from Piles, Loss of Expelling force, prolapsus, Fissures, Fistula, Catarrc of the bowels, inflammation, ulceration, constipation, bleeding, blind or itching Piles, are kindly requested to write me for a free trial of my Positive Painless Pile Combination, or get it of your drugist. tl is the best on earth. S. U. Turney, Auburn, Ind. Dr. L. H. Zeigler, VCTERINEPy SURGEON Monmouth, Ind. ’Phone 9. HARRY DANIEL Auctioneer Now is the time to book your farm sales. I will get you the high dollar. Call telephone at Pleasant Mills at my expense. 4 Democrat Want Ads. Pay

TO PLAY BASE BALL Decatur and Van Wert High Schools to Play Tomorrow Afternoon THEY HOPE TO WIN The Locals Will Put Up a Stiff Game and Hope to Win it Easily

The Decatur and Van Wert high school base ball clubs will play their second game, and it will take place here at the ball grounds tomorrow afternoon, the game • being called for three o'clock. The local team have been working out this week and intend to put the curves up to the visitors in such a hot variety that they will fail to connect giving the local club an opportunity to win the second game in the series to be played by the two high school teams. The lineup for the local boys is Beery c, Burke, Ist b.; France, 2nd b.; Frlsinger, 3rd b.; DeVoss, ss; Miller, If; Shoemaker, cf; Biggs, rs; Smith p. There is much interest among the high school students, the teachers and the friends of the players, and it is expected that a good sized crowd of rooters will be on hand to give the Decatur players the glad hand.

ITS JOHNNY JONES Real Musical Comedy Will Be Seen at the Bosse Theater Saturday ARE YOU GOING A Chance to Forget Your Cares and Worries and Really Enjoy this This city will have the opportunity of witnessing last season s most emphatic musical success, “Little Johnny Jones" this notable attraction being booked for the Bosse opera house Saturday, Oct. 2. No musical play presented last season enjoyed such phenomenal prosperity, it having played eight different times in New York City during the season, covering a period of six months. It was also seen for two weeks in Boston, four months in Chicago, four weeks ; n Philadelphia, and all the other principal cities. “Little Johnny Jones" was written by George M. Cohan, who also composed the mhsic and has personally staged the present production. Probably no writer of musical comedy has had so many distinct successes as Mr. Cohan, “Forty-five Minutes From Broadway,” “George Washington Jr.” “Running for Office’” and “The Governor's Son," which have attained great popularity, being the work of his pen. “Little Johnny Jones" is conceded the best work that Mr. Cohan has yet offered the public. It has a pretty and interesting story concerning the adventures of an American jockey w'ho goes to England to win fame and fortune on the Eng-

lish turf. There is a plot which holds the attention of the audience from terst to last, while 'the action of the "play is interrupted by some lively and very tuneful music during the three acts, and each one of the songs attained a very wide popularity last season. (Quips from “Little Johnny Jones.”) Inspector Perkins, who thinks he recognizes in the Unknown an old acquaintance —“Hello, is that you?" The Unknown—“No, that’s you; this is me.’ The Unknown to Jenkins, the starter—“ Hello, who are you?” Jenkins —“I’m the starter, sir.” The Unknown —'‘Don't start anything you can’t finish.” The Unknown —“Are you a soldier?’’ Jenkins —'“La, no, sir; I ain't no sol. dier.” The Unknown —“Well, why don't you be a soldier?” Jenkins —“There ain’t no war now.” The Unknown —“Well, start one.” v The Unknown to Jenkins —“23.” Jenkins —“What, sir?” The Unknown —“23.” sir, 36.’’ The Unknown —“I bet you don’t know how much 36 is.” Jenkins —“I never gamble, sir.” The Unknown —“Never gamble, sir! How de you suppose you’re going to keep money in circulation if you don’t gamble?”

STEEL GANG IS WORKING The steel gang for the new Bluffton, Geneva & Celina Traction company began work at noon today connecting the new line with the tracks of the j Marion, Bluffton & Eastern Traction line. The two lines connect at the corner of Main and Washington streets and the object in connecting them at this time is that cars of the construction train and material may be easily transported onto the new line. The steel has already been laid on Washington from Main to Liberty street, and as soon as the junction of the two roads is completed cars may be run down Washington street, and keep right along behind the steel gang as it works toward the east.— Bluffton News.

HOLSTEIN COW SALE The undersigned will offer for sale at the Shumaker teed yards, at Berne, Indiana, beginning at 1:30 p. m., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1909. the following stock: Six or eight good draft colts, 2 and 3 years old. Cattle —32 head of fine Holstein cattle. One 6 year old extra good cow. will be fresh in 2 or 3 weeks; 2 cows 7 years old, fresh in two months; 2 large cows, fresh in March; 6 three-year-old heifers, will be fresh in spring; 7 good young cows, giving milk now and all will be fresh in spring; 7 spring calves and 3 young calves four weeks old. These cattle are all three-quarter and seveneighths bred, and three are full blooded, but with no papers with them; also a few native cows, some fresh now and balance will be fresh soon; 1 Jersey fresh cow. 100 Shropshire breeding ewes—good ones. This is the time to buy good Holstein cattle. All know that Holstein cattle cannot be beaten for milkers.

Come and look this stock over. Terms —Three, six and nine months time, with bankable note, two per cent off for cash. GERBER & AHR. Michaud & Son, Auct. ~ - o PUBLIC SALE On account of failing health I will hold a public sale at my residence 1 mile south and one and a half mile east of Monroe, one-half mile west of Pleasant Valley church, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 1909, the following property towit: Horses. One black three year old brood mare, weigh 1,600 pounds: 1 good spring colt, 2 work horses Cattle. Three milch cows. Polled Durham: 2 calves. Hogs —Six shoats, will weigh 80 pounds each. Farm implements —One McCormick binder, new; one Hoosier grain drill, 1 Deere hay loader, 1 Thomas tedder, used two years; 1 Milwaukee mower, 1 hay rake, 1 corn planter, wheeled corn cutter, corn cultivator, breaking plow, spring tooth harrow, spike tooth harrow, bob sleds, log bunks, shovel plows, grindstone, log chains, mowing scythes, scoop board, pitchfork, hoes, fruit evaporator, heavy set of harness, set of light harness, low wheeled Turnbull wagon, farm wagon, hay ladder and hog rack combined, fanning mill, 500 shocks of corn, and many other articles too numerous to mention.

Terms- —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Four per cent, off for cash. FRANK MARTZ. Burkhead & Leichty, Auct. o PUBLIC SALE I will offer for sale at public auction at my residence one and onefourth mile southwest of Bobo, on the Piqua road, on what is known as the Daniel Lee farm, beginning at 9 o’clock a. m., Thursday, Oct. 7, 1909, the following personal property, towit: Five head of horses, three cows. Farm implements—One Deering binder, 1 McCormick mower, good as new; 1 Ohio hay loader, 1 bay tedder, 1 clover seed buncher, 1 new Superior grain drill with fertilizer attachment, 1 check row corn jftanter, 1 clod crusher,- 1 riding breaking plow; 2 walking breaking plows, 2 corn plows (one walker and one riding), 2 spring tooth harrows, 1 spike tooth harrow, 2 double shovel plows, 1 single shovel plow, 1 disc harrow, 2 farm wagon's with two sets of wheels for each wagon, 1 carriage with pole and shafts, 1 mud boat and bob sled, 1 tank heater, 3 sets double work harness, 1 set single buggy harness, 2 sets hay ladders, and timber for 2 sets hay ladders (red Elm) 1 set of one and two blocks and rope, double trees and single trees, post auger, hand plant-

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East Buffalo, N. Y. Oct 1.-(Special to the Daily Democrat)— Receipts 8.000; shipments 2660. Official to New York for yesterday 1330. Hogs closing strong. Medium and heavy—[email protected]. Light mixed and good yorkers—--38.15@ 38.35. Light yorkers—3".ss@ 37.65. Pig5—[email protected]. Roughs—[email protected]. Stags —[email protected]. Sheep—34,Boo; < strong: lambs stronger; tops 3~-65. Cattle—22s; steady. TOLEDO MARKETS. September 30. — Cash wheat 311' May wheat 1-18 September wheat 1-11 December wheat 118 Cash corn 65 May corn 61% September corn 65 December corn 59% May oats 13% September oats 41 *2 December oats 41% CHICAGO MARKETS. September 30. — May wheat 3102% September wheat 1.20 December wheat 99% May corn 60% September corn 61% December corn 57% May oats 41% September oats 48 December oats .38% PRODUCE. By Decatur Produce Co. Eggs 22c Fowls 10c Ducks 8c Geese j................ 6c Turkeys 12r Spring chicks 11c Butter „ ' 19c

ers, a lot of red Elm lumber for gates, 300 grain sacks, 1,000 shocks of corn in field. 250 feet of log chains, 8 or 10 dozen chickens, set platform scales. 1 grindstone, and other articles. Refreshments served' on the grounds. Terms —All sums of 35.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given the purchaser giving his nqte therefor with approved security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. JOHN SMITLEY. Spuhler & Burkhead, Auct. T. J. Durkin, Clerk. o - PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction, two miles south and three miles east of Monroe, on the Dan Cook farm, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1909, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., the following property, to-wit: Two brood mares, 1 seven years old with colt, weight 1,200 lbs.; 1 eight years old with foal, weight 1,400 lbs.; 1 three year old, weight 1,200 lbs.; 1 grey horse 11 years old, weight 1,400 lbs., 1 matched bay team, four years old, 1 with colt; 1 spring mare coR, Valey Company horse; 1 two year old weight 1,100 lbs. One cow will be

QQ Or annual An nr yviLu Fall Festival Excursion suil3 St. Louis and Return Friday, October, 22,1909 VIA The CLOVER -LEAF ROUTE Second grand opportunity to virft St. Louis and enjoy the rama, Opera and Vaudeville season, low at its heighth. Excursion tickets will be good for sfoing passage onlv on Special tram leaving Decatur, Ind., at 8:31 p. m. Good reurning on any regular train up to and including Train 6, eaving , t. Louis at 7:15 p. m, Monday, October 25th. SDcciaTntt °r Excureions > our best service will be provided and special ~ attention given to the comfort of passengers. the season 68rly a “ d arrange tor one of the most pleasant trips of C. F. HARRIS, Agent, Toledo ’ St. Louis & Western R. R.

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CMcks NIBLICK & co. Butter 16c to 22c Eggs u 20c H. BERi-ING. Eggs 22c Butter 19c Fowls 10c Ducks Geese 6c Turkeys 12r Spring chickens He Chicks ... B. KALVER & CO. Wool, merchantable 28c Beef hides ..< 9 cents Calf hides 10 cents Sheep pelts 25c to 51 Tallow 4 cents PRICES ON COAL. Chestnut coal 37.25 Hocking Valley 33.75 West Virginia splint 34 00 Wash nut 34 90 HAY MARKET No. 1 timothy, loose in m0w.... 310.00 S. W. Peterson. —• GOOD FARM FOR SALE Desiring to locate in the west, I will offer for a short time my farm for sale. It contains 160 acres, with good improvements, good water, is as good a farm as can be found in the county, located four and one-half miles northeast of Berne, in Monroe and Blue Creek townships. Ut’s worth more, but 3100 will buy it if taken at once. MATHIAS MILLER, ltw4w R. R. 3, Berne. Ind. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

fresh by day of sale, 1 heifer coming two years old. 28 head of hogs. 25 shoats will weigh 50 50 pounds eacn, 3 brood sows. Implements—One new Milwaukee binder, 1 new Buckeye disc drill, 2 farm wagons, one good as new; 1 top buggy, good as new; 1 Rock Island hay loader, 1 John Deere riding plow, just new; 1 60 tooth harrow, good as new; 1 Brown corn cultivator, good as new; 1 breaking plow.’l spring tooth harrow. 1 mowing machine, 1 check rower, 1 bob sled, 1 cook stove and many other articles too numerous to mention. As I am going to move to Dakota this property must sell. The highest bidder the buyer. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 10 months will be given the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Four per cent, off for cash. J. H. DURBIN. J. N. Burkhead, Auct Tom Dirkins, Clerk. o All 10c dishes, vases and pitchers 9c at the Fair 5 and 10c store, Monroe St. 225-2 t